Here's a list of the 2013 National Cherry Blossom Festival signature events. You can learn more about the individual events in the links below!
City in Bloom will take the annual festival celebration far beyond the blossoms to commemorate the anniversary of the gift of trees. Learn more here.
Enjoy seven celebratory hours of live music and water-related activities designed to entertain and educate the whole family, plus food and beverage from neighborhood vendors.
The official kickoff to the Festival and the celebration of the gift of trees, the Opening Ceremony tells the story of how the gift of trees became the nation’s greatest springtime celebration.
Spring is in the air – literally! Participate in a day-long event featuring kite-making competitions, flight demonstrations by master kite makers from across the country, kite ballet performances, and more.